chapter 27

Everly Tears of frustration streak down my face as I storm away from him. Zoe and Macey stand there waiting, but I'm too upset to speak to anyone; I just want to run into my office and shut the door. Both of them follow me inside, Macey clutching a piece of paper in her hand. “You ok?” Macey asks and I nod. However, I feel anything but ok. That was Valarie's car. I know it's silly, but it was hers, just like everything of hers I keep down in the storage lockers. I can't bring myself to throw anything away. “We will get it back,” Zoe offers, and I shake my head. “He had it crushed when I refused to let him mark me.” “Asshole! I'm sorry, Everly,” Macey curses and I sniffle. It isn’t their fault. Macey clears her throat and I glance at her resting on the edge of my desk as I use a tissue to wipe away my childish tears. Buying another is no issue, but I loved that car because it was hers. “The Inspector…” “Crap, I forgot,” I tell them, getting up, and Macey waves me away, holding a piece o